The paper discusses stress corrosion cracking (SCC) of stainless steel components due to the ingress of caustic into steam systems. Also reviewed are case histories in which laboratory investigations assisted in identifying the root causes involved and proper corrective actions to resolve this problem.

Subject
Water, Intergranular stress corrosion cracking, Nickel based alloys, Gaskets, Photomicrographs, Transgranular stress corrosion cracking, Joints, Intergranular cracking, Mechanical failure, Boilers, Stainless steel, Caustic stress corrosion cracking, Steam
Keywords:
caustic, steam, stress corrosion cracking, superheater, stainless steel
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2001
Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP)
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